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Claudia Scigliano Valerio1, Priscila Dias Peyneau, Andréia Cruz Pires Ribeiro de Sousa
1PUC Minas - Clínica de Radiologia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 27, 2012
Summary
Eagle syndrome, characterized by elongated styloid processes, causes cervicopharyngeal pain. This case highlights stylohyoid syndrome in a woman, treated successfully with surgery, emphasizing dentist awareness.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Radiology
Background:
- Eagle syndrome is a common cause of cervicopharyngeal pain due to styloid process elongation.
- Stylohyoid syndrome is diagnosed when there is no history of trauma or surgery.
Observation:
- A 34-year-old woman presented with neck pain without trauma or surgical history.
- Radiographic imaging revealed bilateral elongation of the styloid process.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with stylohyoid syndrome based on clinical presentation and imaging.
- Surgical intervention via an extraoral approach was the chosen treatment.
Implications:
- Dentists should be aware of stylohyoid syndrome for improved diagnosis and treatment.
- Early recognition and intervention can alleviate cervicopharyngeal pain associated with styloid process elongation.
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